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LAWRENCEVILLE, GA—Join the City of Lawrenceville on Oct. 4 for “CULTURA: Fiesta Latina,” a vibrant celebration of Latin culture filled with live music, performances, food, and art that invites everyone to explore and enjoy. The festival will be held in Downtown Lawrenceville from 3 to 8 p.m. There will be a special Fiesta del Barrio on the square featuring DJs, street performances, cocktail specials, and cultural demonstrations.  At A Glance CULTURA Fiesta Latina Oct. 4, 2025 Lawrenceville Lawn, 210 Luckie St., Lawrenceville For more information: 678-407-6653 or Email Events Cost: Free 

All monthlong, get ready to unleash your creativity in a county-wide coloring competition that turns Gwinnett’s vibrant murals into your personal masterpiece. In partnership with Gwinnett County Public Libraries, Explore Gwinnett has transformed some of the county’s favorite local murals into unique coloring pages just for you! Here’s how it works: Pick up your coloring page at any participating library. Each page will include space for your name and a way to submit your masterpiece. Let your imagination run wild and color it your way. Submit your finished artwork to your local librry for a chance to win. Prizes: One…

Updated: 9-23-2025

STONECREST, GA–The City of Stonecrest’s 6th Annual Screen on the Green and Entrepreneur Expo will be held on Saturday, Sept. 20, 4 p.m., at the Southeast Athletic Complex, 5845 Hillvale Rd., Stonecrest. The event features local businesses, live entertainment, family fun, and an outdoor movies creening of “Wakanda Forever” at dusk. Hosted by local radio station Majic ATL personalities Junior and Reec, the event will feature a special performance by R&B legend Carl Thomas, a performance by the DJ Wright Band, and a unique appearance by characters from Marvel’s “Wakanda Forever.” Stonecrest Mayor Jazzmin Cobble shared her inspiration for the event, stating, “My vision for the…

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– The Gwinnett County Police (GCPD) is seeking the public’s help in identifying a shoplifter who stole several tools from the Harbor Freight store in Stone Mountain. On Aug. 12, the suspect, who was wearing a hoodie, walked into the Harbor Freight at 1825 Rockbridge Road in Stone Mountain. He placed several tools into a shopping cart.  The suspect walked out of the store without paying for the tools and left in a red four-door car. Anyone who has information to share in this case is asked to contact GCPD detectives at 770.513.5300.  To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact…

Jason Lary will be the special guest on the upcoming Black Top Table Talk Podcast hosted by Sharon Love. Tune in live on or catch the recorded show.    

GWINNETT COUNTY, GA– Gwinnett County, through its Urban Redevelopment Agency and in partnership with CBRE, has announced a nationwide request for proposals (RFP) to identify a qualified developer partner to design, finance, construct and deliver the Gwinnett Place Mall site redevelopment.  County official say the property is well positioned for redevelopment into a dense, mixed-use activity center that is green and walkable, while preserving the cultural diversity and international character of the area.  Close to Interstate 85 and State Route 120, the former Gwinnett Place Mall site is located on more than 72 acres of highly visible land in the heart of Gwinnett County.…

DEKALB COUNTY, GA- Russell Mathis, a former DeKalb County Police officer, has been rei-indicted for shooting and killing a man inside his Stone Mountain home.   On Tuesday, Sept. 16, 2025, a DeKalb County Grand Jury indicted Mathis, now 32, of Tucker, on charges of Involuntary Manslaughter and Reckless Conduct stemming from the death of Marando Salmon, 37, on Nov. 4, 2022.   According to the preliminary investigation, Mathis and another officer responded to a call about a stolen car parked in the driveway of a home on Autumn Crest Court in Stone Mountain.  As part of their investigation, they knocked on…